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Chevy Cab Style Guide

Updated on May 5, 2025

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RealTruck Expert Team

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Use this guide to determine which cab size your Chevy truck is equipped with. If you have any questions, chat or call our product experts.

Chevrolet Avalanche

The Chevrolet Avalanche was produced from 2002 to 2013, and was available in 1-ton and 3/4 ton classifications. All Avalanches were equipped with four full size doors.

Special Note: Optional body cladding on 2002-2006 models can impact fitment of certain accessories, so make sure you determine whether or not your Avalanche has this option before making a selection.

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2002-2006 Avalanche with body cladding.

Red pickup truck with black accents and four doors.

2003-2006 Avalanche without body cladding.

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2007-2013 Chevrolet Avalanche.

Chevrolet Colorado

This midsize truck replaced the smaller S-10 pickup in 2004. The 2004-2012 models were available in regular, extended, and crew cab options. After a three-year hiatus, the truck returned in 2015 with extended and crew cabs but without a regular cab option.

2015-2020 Chevrolet Colorado

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2015-2020 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2015-2020 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado

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2004-2012 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

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2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

Chevrolet S-10 Pickup

In production from 1982 through 2004, the S-10 pickup truck was available with regular, extended, and (from 2001 to 2004) crew cab options.

1982-2004 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup

2001-2004 Chevrolet S-10 Pickup Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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1982-2004 Chevrolet S-10 Extended Cab: One row of seating, rear jump seat, one rear-opening back door.

1982-2004 Chevrolet S-10 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

While the Silverado name is often applied to older C/K pickup trucks, it wasn't until 1999 that Chevrolet officially changed the name of their flagship pickup truck to Silverado. Prior to this, the Silverado name indicated a particular trim level. Depending on the year of your truck, available cab sizes include regular, extended, double, and crew.

Special Note: Later model Silverado pickup trucks feature three cab options, two of which are easily confused: double cabs and crew cabs. While both of these cabs feature standard (forward opening) rear doors, the rear doors on a double cab are approximately 3/4 the length of the front doors, while the rear doors on a crew cab are nearly the same length as the front doors.

If your truck is a 2007 model year, verify whether or not it is a Classic model prior to making your selection.

2014-2018 (2019 LD) Silverado 1500

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2014-2018 (2019 LD) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2014-2018 (2019 LD) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab: Two rows of seating, 3/4 size forward-opening rear doors.

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2014-2018 (2019 LD) Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

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2011-2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

White pickup truck with a single cab and long bed.

2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2001-2006 and 2007 Classic

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2001-2006 and 2007 Classic Silverado Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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1999-2006 and 2007 Classic Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

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1999-2006 and 2007 Classic Silverado Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 And 3500

These 3/4 and 1-ton Silverado pickups feature the same cab options as the half-ton 1500 trucks: regular, extended, double, and crew cab options available.

Special Note: Later model Silverado pickup trucks feature three cab options, two of which are easily confused: double cabs and crew cabs. The rear doors on a double cab are approximately 3/4 the length of the front doors while the rear doors on a crew cab are nearly the same length as the front doors. If your truck is a 2007 model year, verify whether or not it is a Classic model prior to making your selection.

2017-2019 Silverado 2500 and 3500

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2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab. Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Double Cab: Two rows of seating, 3/4 size forward-opening rear doors.

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2017-2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500

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2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab. Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Extended Cab. Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

2015-2016 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500

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2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab.: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

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2011-2014 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500

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2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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2007-2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 3500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

White pickup truck with extended cab and long bed.

2007-2010 Silverado 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

2001-2006 and 2007 Classic

Gray pickup truck with four doors and extended cab.

2001-2006 and 2007 Classic Silverado 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

Side view of a white pickup truck with extended cab.

1999-2006 and 2007 Classic Silverado 2500 and 3500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half doors.

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1999-2006 and 2007 Classic Silverado 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

Chevrolet C/K 1500

Often grouped together with later model Chevrolet pickup trucks under the Silverado name, the C/K series, which started production in 1988, is sufficiently distinct from later models to afford its own category. The half-ton truck was available with regular cabs, extended cabs, and (from 1992 onward) crew cabs.

Special Note: On some C/K 1500 extended cab models, there is only one rear door that actually opens. These are still considered extended cabs.

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1992-1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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1988-1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half door(s).

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1988-1998 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

Chevrolet C/K 2500 And 3500

Distinct from the later Silverado line of pickup trucks, the C/K series debuted in 1988. These trucks were available with regular, extended, and crew cabs. Both 6.5 and 8 foot beds were available.

Special Note: On some C/K 2500-3500 extended cab models, there is only one rear door that actually opens. These are still considered extended cabs.

Gray and black four-door pickup truck viewed from the side.

1992-1998 Chevrolet C/K 2500 and 3500 Crew Cab: Two rows of seating, four full-size doors.

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1988-1999 Chevrolet C/K 2500 and 3500 Extended Cab: Two rows of seating, rear half door(s).

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1988-1998 Chevrolet C/K 2500 and 3500 Regular Cab: One row of seating, two full-size doors.

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